1949 Citroen 11 vs. 1979 Ford LTD

To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 491 kg more than 1949 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1949 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1949 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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